~ Illustrations & Odd Facts

that’s not a coffee table.

I’d like to introduce you to Jane Dormer, the Duchess of Feria (1538-1612.) She was born into privilege which landed her the role of Lady-In-Waiting for Queen Mary I. Despite the 20 year age gap, Jane became one of the Queen’s closest friends. I imagine that getting close to a woman nicknamed “Bloody Mary” was… um… tricky.

Because of her strong Catholic faith, Jane was eventually exiled to Spain where she became a bit of a crusader for banished Catholics.

What makes Jane a little more interesting was the fact that she designed her own coffin three years ahead of her death and kept it in her house.

Nerd is the Word!

I love studying quirky history, so illustrating the people I research makes me one happy nerd girl. Did you know Queen Victoria had Bishopophobia? or that when Elizabeth of Russia died, they found 15,000 dresses in her uh... closet?

It's good stuff- and I plan to illustrate all the royal weirdos I can find.

All illustrations are my personal property- if you'd like to use them, just ask!